Sunday, July 20, 2008
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From the publisher of EQUUS, Dressage Today, Horse & Rider, Practical Horseman and Arabian Horse World
Hoof Care

  Is Barefoot Better?
A growing contingent of hoof-care experts says yes. Here's what the natural-foot movement could mean for your horse. By Jennifer Forsberg Meyer for Horse & Rider Magazine. full story >

  Polyurethane Horseshoes: Shoes of the Future?
Researchers study the shock-absorbing capabilities of polyurethane horseshoes. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.

No More Lost Horseshoes
What keeps horseshoes on, what makes them lose their grip and how to ensure that your horse's footwear stays where it belongs. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine.

The Basics of Hot Shoeing
In some cases it's best to fit a horse with shoes fresh off a forge. By Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine.

EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Hoof Size
Will letting a horse go barefoot increase the size of his hoof? Dr. Joyce Harman answers in this installment of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.

EquiSearch's Ask the Vet: Fight Thrush
Dr. Joyce Harman helps a reader fight thrush and strengthen her horse's hooves in this edition of EquiSearch.com's Ask the Vet.

Get a Grip with Horse Shoe Studs
Event rider and trainer Wash Bishop explains the when, what and how of studs--and why they're not just for his sport. By Wash Bishop and the editors of Practical Horseman magazine.

How to Wrap a Hoof Injury
Here's how to apply a hoof bandage that will stay put and keep the wound clean. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.

The Role of Glucose in Laminitis
New research looks at laminitis and its connection to glucose deprivation in hoof tissues. By Christine Barakat for EQUUS magazine.

A Quick Rundown on Chronic Laminitis
How to recognize and treat chronic laminitis, a frustrating and potentially devastating hoof condition. By Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine.


 
 
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